“Paris is also a bit less abnormal than the other big centers”

Vassiliki Tsekoura

This week, and this week only,  the contemporary art world takes over Paris, in the 36th edition of FIAC!

The International Contemporary Art Fair (Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporian) occurs from October 20th to the 25th, bringing together 196 galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art. You can see this extrordinary display at the Grand Palais, the Cour Carrée of the Louvre Museum and in the Tuileries Gardens. One of the highlights of FIAC 2009 will be an unprecedented project resulting from the collaboration of 10 of the world’s most prestigious galleries specialising in modern art. Presented in a space of approximately 300m2 designed by the architect Jean-François Bodin (reputed for his work at the Centre Pompidou) and situated in the heart of the Grand Palais, each gallery will exhibit two or three exceptional works from the modern period, composing an ensemble of approximately twenty works of undisputed museum quality and historic significance. It is expected around  65,000 visitors are to visit the stands. Prices range from around 1,000 euros for smaller works to tens of thousands for well-established modern artists and up to several million for global stars. So don’t forget to bring your check book!

Not in your budget? Don’t worry most who attend, come to look, not to buy!

Please visit http://www.fiac.com for the complete list
of FIAC 2009 exhibitors, including the 14 galleries selected by a
board composed of curators.

BY: SOFIA NEBIOLO